Taking to Instagram, Rihanna expressed her admiration for the late singer. “Literally the most impressive talent I’ve ever seen live! Vocal beast! #RIPChester#LinkinPark,” she wrote.

Hayley Williams from Paramore shared two emotional tweets in which she said her heart hurt for Bennington’s loved ones.

“artists are ppl compelled to bring beauty into a world that can be so dark. makes sense then that artists are always conscious of darkness,” she wrote. “… & maybe at times made more vulnerable by it? i don’t know. life can be relentless. heart hurts for Chester’s family/band/friends/fans.”

artists are ppl compelled to bring beauty into a world that can be so dark. makes sense then that artists are always conscious of darkness..

In a statement delivered to People, Cameron Strang, the head of Linkin Park’s label, Warner Bros Records, said, “Chester Bennington was an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma, and a human being with a huge heart and a caring soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family, his band-mates and his many friends. All of us at WBR join with millions of grieving fans around the world in saying: we love you Chester and you will be forever missed.”

We’re sending all thoughts to Chester Bennington’s family, friends, and his band mates. He will be so missed.